The accolades and accomplishments of Mark Allen in Kona are long and legendary. While Mark may best be thought of for his epic Iron War victory over Dave Scott in 1989, his amazing 5 wins in a row may be most noteworthy. But for Mark, he may tell you his final win in 1995 was his best race. We chatted with Mark about his hall of fame career, which believe it or not, included only 15 Iron-distance races, which he believes, helped him peak for Kona each year.
Coach Jim Vance talked with us about the success he’s had working with Ben Kanute, and some of their training philosophies.
It was another 4th place for Sarah yesterday at the Ironman World Championship. But for the former Olympian making her debut in Kona (in only her second Ironman), it was a memorable day, and a satisfying day.
Timothy O’Donnell is now training under the tutelage of Julie Dibens and recently finished up a tough training camp in hot and windy Kansas. He was fifth in Kona in 2013 and third in 2015 and has shown that he is fearless when it comes to going to the front on the bike.
